Nathaniel Niles | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 2nd district | |
In office October 17, 1791 – March 3, 1795 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | Daniel Buck |
Personal details | |
Born | South Kingstown, Rhode Island Colony, British America | April 3, 1741
Died | October 31, 1828 Fairlee, Vermont, U.S. | (aged 87)
Political party | Anti-Administration Party |
Spouse | Elizabeth Watson Niles |
Profession | Attorney Entrepreneur |
Nathaniel Niles (April 3, 1741 – October 31, 1828) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a United States representative from Vermont. He also wrote a famous poem about the Battle of Bunker Hill. Orated one of the first abolition sermons preached in the colonies.